At the start of this chapter, Athene goes to Sparta to tell Telemachus to come home. She also warns him about the suitors. Before Telemachus leaves, his is given a silver cup and a beautiful dress as parting gifts. After this, they see an omen of a hawk carrying a goose(which symbolizes Odysseus' killing the suitors), then set off for Nestor's house. Telemachus gets off the carriage before the house, not wanting any more delays, and quickly boards his ship. Before leaving, he is questioned by Theoclymenus, who he allows to come with him. We then go to Odysseus (in disguise as a beggar) and Eumaeus, who are having dinner. Odysseus tests Eumaeus by telling him he plans to go beg in the city the next day and then go to Odysseus' house in an attempt to become a servant, but Eumaeus insists he is not a burden and tells him to stay longer. Then Eumaeus tells Odysseus of his childhood after he asks about Odysseus' parents, after which they go to bed. Lastly, Telemachus arrives in Ithaca, sees an omen of a hawk carrying a dove (which symbolizes Telemachus is the most royal person in Ithaca), then Telemachus sets off to see Eumaeus, the swineherd.
Major Themes: (Shade)
Development of Telemachus-
-p195- Athene is warning Telemachus of all the troubles he must face and giving him a sense of urgency
-p198- Helen gives Telemachus a robe for his future wife
Loyalty-
-p196- Athene instructs Telemachus to visit his father's loyal swineherd.
Hospitality-
-p196 to 197- Menenlaus insists on keeping Telemachus a little longer so that they could have one last feast and give gracious gifts before Telemachus sets off to finish his journey
-p199- Telemachus were able to stay at the house of Diocles for a night and were hospitably entertained.
-p203- Eumaeus insists that Odysseus should stay with him at his home, rather than go out to the city and beg.
-p208- Telemachus puts Clytius in charge of showing Theoclymenus the most hospitality he can offer
Justice-
-p201- the story of Melampus was a prisoner and escaped to Pylos and had his revenge onf King Neleus and secured the feelings of Neleus' daughter for his brother. Melampus went on to live in Argos.
-p207- After being kidnapped and sold into slavery, Eumaeus was bought by Laertes, a kind master that has taken care of him since he arrived in Ithaca.
Locations Traveled: (Eliza)
Sparta, Pylos, Ithaca,
Study Guide Questions:
Who does Athene visit at the beginning of this chapter? Why?(Sarah A)
She visits Telemachus to tell him that it is time for him to return home.
How does she convince Telemachus to go home?(Sarah A)
She tells him that it is wrong for him to stay away when the suitors leave his home in such turmoil because his mother could get married and leave with his things at any moment.
What warning does Athene give to Telemachus?(Sarah A)
She warns him that the suitors are going to ambush his ship when he comes into the port and that he should avoid landing there.
Where does Telemachus have to go when he first reaches Ithaca?(Sarah A)
When he reaches Ithaca, he needs to visit his loyal swineherd who is in charge of his pigs(the same one that Odysseus was just visiting)
What gifts does Menelaus offer to Telemachus? (Grace)
A mixing bowl of wrought metal, made by Hephaestus.
What does Helen give to Telemachus? (Grace)
A handmade robe for his wife to wear whenever their wedding arrives.
What omen do they witness? (Grace)
An eagle flying down carrying a white goose in their claws.
What does Menelaus think the omen means? (Grace)
That Odysseus will swoop down on his way home, and take revenge of the suitors.
What does Telemachus ask Nestor’s son to do? (Alex) He asks him to take him directly to the ship instead of stopping at the palace because Nestor's father would have him stay there for a couple days just out of his love of hospitality and Telemachus needsright away.
Who shows up when they are about to leave? (Alex) Theoclymenus
What is this visitor’s story? (Alex) He has killed a man which has made him flee his homeland and now the man who he killed has relatives in the plains of Argos and they are the most powerful family.So now in order to escape death he must run away from them and his homeland.
What does he ask Telemachus? (Alex) He asks him to take him onboard to seek sanctuary because he thinks that they are on his tale.
What does Odysseus tell Eumaeus that he plans to do the next day? (Da)
Go to godlike Odysseus' palace and deliver his news to his wise Queen, Penelope
How does Eumaeus respond? (Da)
doesn't let Odysseus go and stay with him
Who does Odysseus ask Eumaeus about? (Da)
Are they still in the land of the living? And Are they dead by now and in the Halls of Hades?
Briefly summarize what happened to Eumaeus when he was young. (Da)
He was living in Syria with his father who is the king and the mother, they have servant.
Servant left with the Phoenicians and in return for her passage, she brought gold, 3 goblets and Eumaeus. And the women died in the ship.
What omen appears after Telemachus returns to Ithaca? (Lea)
A hawk flew by, holding a dove with its feathers plucked out, falling to the ground.
What does it mean? (Lea)
This means that Telemachus' house is the most powerful of all.
Who is Telemachus going to visit? (Lea)
Telemachus is going to visitthe swineherd.
Chapter 15 - Telemachus Returns
Summary: (Caroline)
At the start of this chapter, Athene goes to Sparta to tell Telemachus to come home. She also warns him about the suitors. Before Telemachus leaves, his is given a silver cup and a beautiful dress as parting gifts. After this, they see an omen of a hawk carrying a goose(which symbolizes Odysseus' killing the suitors), then set off for Nestor's house. Telemachus gets off the carriage before the house, not wanting any more delays, and quickly boards his ship. Before leaving, he is questioned by Theoclymenus, who he allows to come with him. We then go to Odysseus (in disguise as a beggar) and Eumaeus, who are having dinner. Odysseus tests Eumaeus by telling him he plans to go beg in the city the next day and then go to Odysseus' house in an attempt to become a servant, but Eumaeus insists he is not a burden and tells him to stay longer. Then Eumaeus tells Odysseus of his childhood after he asks about Odysseus' parents, after which they go to bed. Lastly, Telemachus arrives in Ithaca, sees an omen of a hawk carrying a dove (which symbolizes Telemachus is the most royal person in Ithaca), then Telemachus sets off to see Eumaeus, the swineherd.Major Themes: (Shade)
Development of Telemachus--p195- Athene is warning Telemachus of all the troubles he must face and giving him a sense of urgency
-p198- Helen gives Telemachus a robe for his future wife
Loyalty-
-p196- Athene instructs Telemachus to visit his father's loyal swineherd.
Hospitality-
-p196 to 197- Menenlaus insists on keeping Telemachus a little longer so that they could have one last feast and give gracious gifts before Telemachus sets off to finish his journey
-p199- Telemachus were able to stay at the house of Diocles for a night and were hospitably entertained.
-p203- Eumaeus insists that Odysseus should stay with him at his home, rather than go out to the city and beg.
-p208- Telemachus puts Clytius in charge of showing Theoclymenus the most hospitality he can offer
Justice-
-p201- the story of Melampus was a prisoner and escaped to Pylos and had his revenge onf King Neleus and secured the feelings of Neleus' daughter for his brother. Melampus went on to live in Argos.
-p207- After being kidnapped and sold into slavery, Eumaeus was bought by Laertes, a kind master that has taken care of him since he arrived in Ithaca.
Locations Traveled: (Eliza)
Sparta, Pylos, Ithaca,Study Guide Questions:
Who does Athene visit at the beginning of this chapter? Why? (Sarah A)She visits Telemachus to tell him that it is time for him to return home.
How does she convince Telemachus to go home? (Sarah A)
She tells him that it is wrong for him to stay away when the suitors leave his home in such turmoil because his mother could get married and leave with his things at any moment.
What warning does Athene give to Telemachus? (Sarah A)
She warns him that the suitors are going to ambush his ship when he comes into the port and that he should avoid landing there.
Where does Telemachus have to go when he first reaches Ithaca? (Sarah A)
When he reaches Ithaca, he needs to visit his loyal swineherd who is in charge of his pigs(the same one that Odysseus was just visiting)
What gifts does Menelaus offer to Telemachus? (Grace)
A mixing bowl of wrought metal, made by Hephaestus.
What does Helen give to Telemachus? (Grace)
A handmade robe for his wife to wear whenever their wedding arrives.
What omen do they witness? (Grace)
An eagle flying down carrying a white goose in their claws.
What does Menelaus think the omen means? (Grace)
That Odysseus will swoop down on his way home, and take revenge of the suitors.
What does Telemachus ask Nestor’s son to do? (Alex)
He asks him to take him directly to the ship instead of stopping at the palace because Nestor's father would have him stay there for a couple days just out of his love of hospitality and Telemachus needs right away.
Who shows up when they are about to leave? (Alex)
Theoclymenus
What is this visitor’s story? (Alex)
He has killed a man which has made him flee his homeland and now the man who he killed has relatives in the plains of Argos and they are the most powerful family. So now in order to escape death he must run away from them and his homeland.
What does he ask Telemachus? (Alex)
He asks him to take him onboard to seek sanctuary because he thinks that they are on his tale.
What does Odysseus tell Eumaeus that he plans to do the next day? (Da)
Go to godlike Odysseus' palace and deliver his news to his wise Queen, Penelope
How does Eumaeus respond? (Da)
doesn't let Odysseus go and stay with him
Who does Odysseus ask Eumaeus about? (Da)
Are they still in the land of the living? And Are they dead by now and in the Halls of Hades?
Briefly summarize what happened to Eumaeus when he was young. (Da)
He was living in Syria with his father who is the king and the mother, they have servant.
Servant left with the Phoenicians and in return for her passage, she brought gold, 3 goblets and Eumaeus. And the women died in the ship.
What omen appears after Telemachus returns to Ithaca? (Lea)
A hawk flew by, holding a dove with its feathers plucked out, falling to the ground.
What does it mean? (Lea)
This means that Telemachus' house is the most powerful of all.
Who is Telemachus going to visit? (Lea)
Telemachus is going to visit the swineherd.